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In reply to the discussion: Background checks for 18 yr olds are useless [View all]kabelad
(38 posts)Limit ownership of handguns that hold more then six rounds and long guns with a magazine or 10 round capacity to adults age 25 or older. Background checks should be state and federal, and should be conducting on all purchases and transfers, including inheritance. I also wouldnt mine seeing a 10 day waiting period on purchases. Large ammo purchases should also be reported just like large fertilizer purchases. An assault weapon ban only serves to raise value on those rifles considered assault rifles. Stiffen gun crime penalties and that will help help curb a majority of shootings (since 98% of gun violence is related to handguns. Remember columbine and Virginia tech were not assault rifles. Hunting rifles and shotguns should not be affected by such legislation, as would revolvers used in hunting. Liability insurance is not a solution because the insurance industry doesnt need help bloating its corrupt coffers. I also would support hunting safety classes for any and all purchasing a firearm to further slow the purchase process and solidify a foundation for ownership.